Chapter 36

*Scarlett's POV*

I woke up to the soft rays of sunlight filtering through the curtains, casting a warm glow across the room. As I stretched and yawned, I couldn't help but feel a sense of unease lingering in the air. Something had shifted within the dynamics of our little group, and I couldn't quite put my finger on it.

The events of the past two days replayed in my mind, a series of puzzle pieces waiting to be assembled. It all started when Alexander brought Aaron home, a stern expression etched on his face. There was an air of tension between them, a heaviness that hung in the...